CANTOALBA Shiraz
D.O. | Licantén |
VINEYARD | Fundo Idahue, Licantén |
SOIL | Granitic in licorella soil |
VARIETY | Shiraz |
ALCOHOL | 13,5º |
OENOLOGIST | Juan Aurelio Muñoz |
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Hand picked harvest, carried out in mid-April, in plastic bins. In the vineyard, a rigorous inspection is carried out, eliminating any element that does not meet the required quality standard.
Vinification
The Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel tanks, at 26-28°C for 7 days and then 30 days of maceration.
Aging Process
40% of the mixture is stored in second-use French oak barrels for 6 months.
The remaining 60% is kept in stainless steel tanks.
Aging Potential
It can be enjoyed immediately or stored in the bottle for 6 years.
Description of the Wine
Happy and authentic. Red and bright purple color. Fresh aromas like cherry and blackberry with some touches of eucalyptus, mocha and vanilla. In the mouth it feels round, full-bodied, with soft and juicy tannins.
Winemaker’s Comments
A concrete proposal for a reserve level wine. Carefully selected grapes,meticulous production and delicate aging in barrels, come together to create aconsistent, tasty and easy-to-drink wine.
Service Temperature
16° C – 18° C / 6l° F – 64° F